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20a Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA|Back Bay
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Property Overview
20a Massachusetts Ave offers a lively urban setting with 68 local event hubs, 679 restaurants, 181 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers, and 820 nearby mixed-use spaces within 1 mile. Its location stands out for access to dining, culture, and active community spaces, making it well positioned for an energetic social environment.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elevator
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 20A Massachusetts Ave, Back Bay
Features
| Hardwood Floor | Heat and Hot Water Included |
Appliances
| Oven | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven |
Community
| Elevator |
Neighborhood
| One Block to T stop (Green line - Hynes) |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 20A Massachusetts Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 17% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Back Bay.
Heat and Hot Water Included High Ceilings Glasstop Electric Stove Fireplace Hardwood Floors Second Floor Elevator Building Coin-Op Laundry in Basement Grads ok No Pets Blue-Bike On-Site Zip-Car (1-Block) MBTA GL-B, C, D (3-Block) On Bus Line Beacon & Mass BACK BAY/FENWAY Landlord Pays Broker Fee 12 month lease starts JAN 680+ credit score & 3x gross annual earnings required for approval First, Last, Security + $100 key deposit move in cost No smoking, subletting, short term leases or undergrad students.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 20A Massachusetts Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.9 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.0 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.6 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Back Bay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02115 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Back Bay
1-bedroom apartments at 20A Massachusetts Ave cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Boston.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Back Bay
Boston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,935 |
| December 2024 | $2,906 |
| January 2025 | $2,825 |
| February 2025 | $2,831 |
| March 2025 | $2,850 |
| April 2025 | $2,868 |
| May 2025 | $2,877 |
| June 2025 | $2,850 |
| July 2025 | $2,873 |
| August 2025 | $2,959 |
| September 2025 | $2,910 |
| October 2025 | $2,900 |
| November 2025 | $2,899 |
| December 2025 | $2,894 |
| January 2026 | $2,926 |
| February 2026 | $2,943 |
| March 2026 | $3,021 |
| April 2026 | $2,998 |
| May 2026 | $2,999 |
| June 2026 | $2,950 |
| July 2026 | $2,915 |
| August 2026 | $2,963 |
| September 2026 | $2,997 |
| October 2026 | $3,016 |
| November 2026 | $3,025 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,400 |
| December 2024 | $3,420 |
| January 2025 | $3,420 |
| February 2025 | $3,402 |
| March 2025 | $3,374 |
| April 2025 | $3,350 |
| May 2025 | $3,420 |
| June 2025 | $3,350 |
| July 2025 | $3,464 |
| August 2025 | $3,470 |
| September 2025 | $3,527 |
| October 2025 | $3,514 |
| November 2025 | $3,418 |
| December 2025 | $3,432 |
| January 2026 | $3,512 |
| February 2026 | $3,566 |
| March 2026 | $3,550 |
| April 2026 | $3,505 |
| May 2026 | $3,440 |
| June 2026 | $3,450 |
| July 2026 | $3,477 |
| August 2026 | $3,520 |
| September 2026 | $3,553 |
| October 2026 | $3,676 |
| November 2026 | $3,600 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$120,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $3,600 |
Schools near 20A Massachusetts Ave
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road
333 washington st
brookline, MA, 2445
PKPublic
ABCD Allston Head Start
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
Allston Head Start & Children's Services
41 quint ave
allston, MA, 2134
PKPublic
ABCD South Boston Head Start
424 west broadway
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
ABCD South Boston Head Start - Mercer
125 mercer st
south boston, MA, 2127
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Back Bay | Boston, MA
Getting around Boston near 20a Massachusetts Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 20a Massachusetts Ave, Boston
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 20a Massachusetts Ave
Marlboro Market
45 Massachusetts Ave
Wild Duck Food Market
362 Commonwealth Ave
Trader Joe's
899 Boylston St
Deluca's Back Bay Market & Gift Baskets
239 Newbury St
Whole Foods Market
15 Westland Ave
Urban Outfitters
361 Newbury St
Trend
351 Newbury St
UNIQLO
341 Newbury St
Diesel
339 Newbury St
FP Movement
333 Newbury St
Starbucks
350 Newbury St
Pavement Coffeehouse
1096 Boylston St
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1122 Boylston St
pressed juicery
288 Newbury St
Dunkin'
153 Massachusetts Ave
Cornish Pasty Company Boston
51 Massachusetts Ave
Corner Tavern
421 Marlborough St
The Capital Grille
900 Boylston Street Hynes Convention Ctr
A.T. O'Keeffe's
911 Boylston St
Bukowski Tavern
50 Dalton St
Lean & Local LLC
60 Massachusetts Ave
Sweet & Nasty
90 Massachusetts Ave
Lady M Confections
304 Newbury St
Tatte Bakery & Cafe Berklee
160 Massachusetts Ave
Little Miss Cupcape
250 Newbury St
Charlesgate Park
Miriam & Sidney Stoneman Playground
Edgerly Road Playground
Mother's Rest
Belvidere/Dalton Plaza
Asta
47 Massachusetts Ave
Cornish Pasty Company Boston
51 Massachusetts Ave
Panificio
61 Massachusetts Ave
Deuxave
371 Commonwealth Ave
Cafe Sauvage
25 Massachusetts Ave
Massachusetts Ave / Marlborough St
Harvard Square - Dudley Sta via BU Med
Hynes / Commonwealth Ave / Massachusetts Ave
Babcock St - Back Bay via Copley (Shuttle), Kenmore - Back Bay via Copley (Shuttle)
Massachusetts Ave / Beacon St
Harvard Square - Dudley Sta via BU Med
Hynes / Commonwealth Ave / Massachusetts Ave
Babcock St - Back Bay via Copley (Shuttle), Kenmore - Back Bay via Copley (Shuttle)
Massachusetts Ave / Newbury St
Harvard Square - Dudley Sta via BU Med, Watertown Bus Yard - Kenmore Square
Lansdowne
Framingham / Worcester Line
Boston
Northeast Regional, Acela, Lake Shore Limited
Back Bay
Providence / Stoughton Line, Framingham / Worcester Line, Franklin / Foxboro Line, Needham Line
Ruggles
Providence / Stoughton Line, Franklin / Foxboro Line, Needham Line
Boston
Northeast Regional, Acela, Lake Shore Limited
Hynes Convention Center
Green Line
Kenmore
Green Line
Prudential
Green Line
Blandford Street
Green Line
Copley
Green Line
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